the official alumni publication of the ostrow school of dentistry of usc | summer 2012

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—Gary Harmatz DDS ‘69 2011 Alumnus of the Year

TroDent May 2012 FINAL 6_29_12 CS55.indd 1 7/2/12 1:31 PM INSIDE 5 Secret Lives - David Goodwill DDS ’81

3 By The Numbers / Calendar 4 Dean’s Letter 8 115 Years and $115 Million

6 Image Gallery: Friends of Dentistry Gala 7 Century Club Business Courses Secret Lives - Alon Dori DDS ’09 16

“The Struggle”

Image Gallery: Ostrow Campaign Kickoff 13 Image Gallery: Give Kids A Smile Day 15 Trailblazing Hiking Scholarship 18 Image Where Are They Now: Charlene Zettel DH ’69 19 Gallery Admissions Update 20 17 - Commencement Part-Time Faculty Awards 21 ostrow.usc.edu the official alumni publication of the ostrow school of dentistry of usc | summer 2012

DEAN PHOTOGRAPHY PrINTED bY Have a question or comment TroDent AVISHAI SADAN PHIL CHANNING COLORNET PRESS, StEVE CoHN COLORNETPRESS.COM regarding TroDent? Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC BETH DUNHAM Want to submit a story or 925 W. 34th Street, DEN 202 CONTRIBUTORS JOHN SKALICKY photo for publication? Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641 GRACE COOPMAN COVER PHOTOGRAPHY BY BETH DUNHAM JOHN SKALICKY, Contact us at (213) 740-0428 JOHN HOBBS DESIGN/PRODUCTION SKALICKYPHOTO.COM CALEN OUELLETTE GaRETT YoSHIDA [email protected]

TroDent May 2012 FINAL 6_29_12 CS55.indd 2 7/2/12 1:32 PM By the numbErs $55 million Amount currently committed toward Ostrow School of Dentistry’s $115 million fundraising initiative

tO >$1,000,000 gIft mADE f Amount of scholarship EveRY hOOl o OsTROw Sc S money awarded to students annually. tHE Y sTAY As part of our campaign, we hope to DeNTISTR iTHIN eTEly w increase this substantially to help students coMpl l. focus on their studies rather than their finances. tHE SchOO

PERc9eNTAGE 4of pleDG.ES 9mADE tO tHE SchOOl laST yEAR of $500 oR leSS (No matter the size, every gift brings us closer to our campaign goal.)

JULY SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER 10 21 1 3 Homecoming Picnic Friends of Dentistry Dinner, USC vs. Hawaii USC vs. Oregon USC University Park Campus, 6 p.m., Sedler residence. This L.A. Memorial Coliseum L.A. Memorial Coliseum Allan Hancock Foundation year’s Friends of Dentistry Dinner Building’s southwest lawn. takes place at the Sedler home. 22 9 Grab a bite to eat and a pre-game For more information, contact us USC vs. California Casino Night & Reunion beverage before marching off at (213) 740-0428 or at L.A. Memorial Coliseum Celebration to the Coliseum to watch the [email protected]. Millenium Biltmore Hotel, 506 S. Trojans defeat the Sun Devils. OCTOBER Grand Ave., L.A. Catch up with For more information, visit AUGUST 19 dental school classmates during tinyurl.com/ostrowevents. 27 Ostrow Reception at the Ostrow’s reunion dinners. Fall Trimester Starts American Dental Association’s Then test those renewed 10 Annual Session friendships over a game of cards USC vs. Arizona State White Coat Ceremony 6-8 p.m., St. Regis Hotel, at Ostrow’s Casino Night. L.A. Memorial Coliseum Future dentists and hygienists 125 3rd St., San Francisco. For more information, visit

C a l e n d r make their dental aspirations Reconnect with other Trojan tinyurl.com/ostrowevents. 24 official. But the White Coat dental professionals at the USC vs. Notre Dame Ceremony’s not all pomp. During Ostrow reception at this L.A. Memorial Coliseum the event, students vow to always year’s ADA annual session. put their patients first and to never compromise Ostrow’s high 20 standards. USC vs. Colorado L.A. Memorial Coliseum

JAN. 26 - FeB. 9, 2013 Antarctica and South America Cruise: Three summer days in Buenos Aires, Argentina—often referred to as the “Paris of South America”—followed by a 10-day cruise aboard the L’Austral yacht through the picturesque Antarctic waters make this a voyage Ostrow friends and supporters won’t soon forget. Get more information at tinyurl.com/ostrowcruise.

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Dear Trojan Dental Family,

Welcome once again to TroDent!

2012 is an especially exciting year for the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC. This year marks the School’s 115th anniversary, and this milestone has given all of us the opportunity to reflect on both our remarkable history and promising future.

The Ostrow School of Dentistry was first called the College of Dentistry upon its founding in 1897. While the School has grown and transformed, it has continued to be a steadfast force in the dental profession even as the world around it has changed so dramatically. For decades, we’ve led the profession in clinical practice and standards, scientific investigation and innovation, community outreach, and most importantly the education of the best dental professionals in the world.

During the first commencement ceremony in 1900, the School conferred degrees to 18 new dentists. On May 11, 2012, we celebrated this year’s 250 graduates in dentistry, dental hygiene, advanced specialties, master’s, and doctoral programs.

During that ceremony, I saw both a tribute to our history as well as evidence of the immensely bright future ahead of us in the form of the newly USC-educated dental professionals heading out into the world. But in order to realize our full potential, we must be prepared to invest in and support the objectives that will propel us forward as dentistry advances.

On March 23, the Ostrow School of Dentistry launched its portion of the Campaign for the University of Southern California, announcing a fundraising initiative of $115 million to support scholarships, faculty recruitment and retention, patient care and community outreach, and improvements to facilities and the academic environment. We were honored to launch with a $10 million commitment from the School’s Board of Councilors.

2012 is indeed a milestone year for the Ostrow School of Dentistry. It’s the year we not only celebrate our first 115 years but also make plans for the next 115 years and beyond.

Fight On!

Avishai Sadan, D.M.D. Dean G. Donald and Marian James Montgomery Professor of Dentistry Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC

PHOTO by JoHN Skalicky

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DaviD GoODwill DDS ’81

Life outside the dental office can be a real blur for David Goodwill— considering the sprint car racer watches it fly past at speeds of nearly 150 miles per hour.

BY JOHN HOBbS In his nearly 30 years of racing, Good- trying to be very precise, lap after lap, hitting will has won more than 50 races and has 10 the same marks, knowing when to acceler- You might never guess it, but after hours, championship titles. ate, decelerate, knowing when to turn.” David Goodwill DDS ’81, a mild-mannered “Racing has been in my blood for as far Goodwill says he kept his second passion dentist known to his clients for his gentle, back as I can remember,” he says. a secret from those reclining in his dentist’s soothing chair-side manner, lives an incred- Every year, Goodwill, who spent his early chair. ibly fast life—150 miles-per-hour fast, to be childhood years in Illinois, says he’d sidle up to “I kept it quiet for a number of years be- precise. his family’s radio set, listening to broadcasts cause I thought no one was going to under- On any given Saturday night during racing of the Indianapolis 500. stand that I do this on the side,” he says. season, the Ostrow alumnus is at the nearest On weekends, his parents would take him Many of his patients wound up finding racetrack, strapping on a helmet, grabbing to a nearby racetrack where he’d watch stock out their dentist was something of a weekend hold of his sprint car’s steering wheel, and cars shoot past him in blurry streaks. He knew daredevil after a regional newspaper featured stomping on the gas pedal. then he was hooked. him in a 2010 article. “I don’t know what it is, what switch is Goodwill started racing twin-engine go- “They could not be happier,” he says, tripped,” Goodwill says, “but when my visor karts after dental school. “Almost everyone will come in to the office goes down, I think of nothing else but getting Despite his thrill-seeking nature—the now and say, ‘Well, how’d you do last week?’ past the car in front of me.” Hyde to his typical Jekyll, he jokes—he loves or ‘How’s racing going?’ They’re just really en- He competes in 20 to 50 sprint car races practicing dentistry. thused about it all.” a year—and recently branched out to midget “I would not have second thoughts about At 58, Goodwill realizes he won’t be racing. going in and doing the same thing again,” able to race forever and that the chance of He says he has even suffered a few wipe- Goodwill says. his competing in the Indianapolis 500—his outs. He also points out that the two pursuits— longtime dream—is a longer shot with every “I’ve never missed a day’s work because however seemingly divergent—actually have passing year. of a racing injury,” he says proudly, though a lot in common. But the speed demon isn’t ready to hang he has shown up on Monday morning with “Dentistry is an extremely detailed profes- up his helmet just yet. a black eye, scrapes, bruises, and one time a sion,” Goodwill explains. “You wouldn’t think “As long as I’m competitive and I feel cracked rib. that about racing, but when I’m in the car, I’m comfortable in the car, I’ll keep racing.”

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Friends of Dentistry Gala The 2012 Friends of Dentistry Gala was held March 24 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. Distinguished guests included USC President C.L. Max Nikias, Provost Elizabeth Garrett, and Sakae Keith Tanaka, recipient of the inaugural Friends

of Dentistry Excellence in Education Award. Photos by Steve Cohn

For more Gala photos, go to tinyurl.com/FODgala

USC President C.L. Max Nikias, Ostrow School of Dentistry Dean Avishai Sadan, James F. Loos ’59, DDS ’61, Ortho ’66 & Sherry Loos USC Provost Elizabeth Garrett

Vivian Chui ’82, DDS ’86, Ortho ’93, Sakae Keith Tanaka Ortho ‘55, & Glenn Sameshima Ortho ‘90 Alina Krivitsky DH ‘00, DDS ‘05, Perio ‘08 & Alexandre- Amir Aalam Perio ‘03

USC Alumni Association President Lisa Barkett ’81, Associate Senior Vice President Executive Vice Provost Michael Quick and guest, Deena Lew ‘85, & Mitchell Lew ‘83, MD ‘87, and USC Alumni Association CEO Scott Mory, former President of USC Alumni As- president-elect of the USC Alumni Association sociation (2007-2008) Michele Dedeaux Engemann ’68 & Sigrid Allman

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With a series of workshops, the Century Club aims to give Ostrow alumni the tools to run a successful private practice.

BY GRACE COOPMAN Based on survey feedback, the Century Club will focus fu- ture courses on financial savviness and investing, hiring and fir- Clinical expertise: it’s something Ostrow dental professionals ing, and dental marketing. take enormous pride in. But it’s not just great clinical work that Initially, the courses were open to students and Century makes a dental practice successful. It takes a certain amount of Club members, but the group says it hopes to make these business savvy. workshops available to all Trojan dental professionals during The Century Club, a group of alumni and donors who col- any stage of their career. laborate to financially support the School, aims to help young The Trojan dental network doesn’t begin once a student dental professionals make the jump from expert dental clinician leaves the dental school. It begins when students first enter the to business-minded private practice owners. building. Using their own experiences, the Century Club—USC’s oldest support group—developed a series of workshops they hoped would help Ostrow students and alumni avoid com- mon missteps new professionals make when setting up pri- vate practices. In researching topics for the series, the board met with sev- eral dental students representing different facets of the gradu- ate population. Century Club board member Chethan Chetty DDS ’00 says he was “surprised the hunger and quest for knowledge of prac- tice management didn’t begin in the third or fourth years [of dental school] but as early as the first year.” He says, “The students asked for guidance and mentorship in all topics ranging from networking with fellow Trojan dentists to understanding the associateship process.” The inaugural workshop, “How to Get That Job,” a presentation by a CDA repre- sentative taking the students step by step through the interview and contract process was well-attended. One DDS student commented in a student feedback survey how “the presentation was very helpful.” Past seminars have included other topics such as “The Legality of it All,” a session covering every- thing from lease issues, purchase and sales agree- ments to the good, bad, and ugly of partnerships and shared spaces. Both courses aim to help young dental profession- als determine the best direction to take for their future businesses. Overall, reaction to the courses has been positive, and one student even commented in a feedback survey how this was the “best seminar I’ve been to at USC the past four years.”

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TroDent May 2012 FINAL 6_29_12 CS55.indd 7 7/2/12 1:32 PM CoVEr Story 115 This year, the Ostrow School of Dentistry celebrates both a historic milestone and an exciting vision for the future.

As the School celebrates its 115th year, it also embarks on an unprecedented effort to raise $115 million in private support for four major priorities: patient care and community outreach, facili- ties and academic environment, scholarships, and faculty and re- search support. Part of the $6 billion Campaign for the University of Southern California, this initiative represents the largest fundraising effort undertaken by any dental school ever. It will ensure that the Os- trow School of Dentistry continues to be a place where dental and craniofacial science meets clinical practice, where efforts in dental public health and oral health care do the most good, and—above all—where the best and brightest students become top dental pro- fessionals and leaders of the field. Read on to learn how each of the initiative’s four central fund- raising objectives has a direct impact on students and their experi- ences at the Ostrow School of Dentistry.

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Patient Care & Community Outreach Providing patient care and participating in com- munity service are not just critical for individuals in need of access to care, they are also the most pow- erful experiences students have during their time at the School. Supporting community oral health programs allows our students, residents, and facul- ty to provide more care—from screenings to major treatments—at more sites.

“The dental hygiene curriculum reaches far beyond the classroom. I have been given the chance to provide services at mobile clinics, elementary schools, and homeless shelters. Knowing that I am able to help those in need provides me with a sense of fulfillment, empowerment, and human compassion.”

—Morgan Kozek DH ’12. On a recent trip to Colombia, Kozek provided oral hygiene service and education to underserved communities. She said she hopes to continue outreach efforts after graduation.

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Facilities & Academic Environment In order to provide future dental professionals with a state-of-the-art education, the Ostrow School of Dentistry must also provide access to the latest dental technologies as well as modern clinical and learning environments. As dentistry contin- ues to rapidly advance and School facilities continue to see heavy use, financial support for renovations, new technology purchases, and other infrastructure updates will be critical in providing students the best possible academic settings and opportunities.

“Leaving dental school confident in knowing how to use the latest, greatest technology is an amazing way to increase your value among other dental professionals.”

—Pehrson Hawkley DDS ’13, whose studies at Ostrow will allow him to enter the professional world knowing how to use many of tomorrow’s dental technologies today

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“With financial assistance, I am able to concentrate more on my studies, able to volunteer more of my time to organizations and our community, and able to learn more about dentistry overall without the financial stress that others may have.”

—Andrew Vo DDS ’15, whose studies have been subsidized with Scholarships the Health Professional Scholarship Talented prospective stud- Program, the USC Asian Pacific ents should be able to choose Alumni Scholarship, and David their dental school based on Eggleston’s hiking scholarship the education and training they’ll receive, not the costs they’ll incur. Providing stu- dents with a larger amount of gift aid will attract an even more competitive pool of ap- plicants and will help allevi- ate students’ financial worries during their already busy time at the Ostrow School of Den- tistry. Increasing the number of endowed scholarships will allow the School to provide more gift aid to students for generations to come.

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“I hope my students will learn as much from me as I did from my faculty. I look forward to helping improve the program and watching it grow and being a positive part of the new generations of residents’ experience in the program.”

—Nasem Mojarrad Pedo ’11, who was hired as an assistant clinical professor at Ostrow shortly after graduation

Faculty & Research Support Creative, highly motivated faculty members lead the Ostrow School of Dentistry’s educational, scien- tific, and clinical endeavors and propel dentistry into the future. Endowed faculty professorships and chairs, as well as research infrastructure and funding, help the Ostrow School of Dentistry recruit and support top academic talent from around the world. This in turn provides students with mentorship and research opportunities from the best edu- cators and scientists in clinical dentistry, basic and translational science, and more.

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Sigmund Abelson, Richard Kahn DDS ’64, & Judy Kahn

Ostrow Campaign Kickoff On March 23, the Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC announced its $115 million fundraising initiative as part of the $6 billion Campaign for the University of Southern California. The announcement was made at a celebratory event and picnic attended by

faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Photos by Steve Cohn

John J. Lytle DDS ‘58 & Jane Watanabe ‘83 For more Campaign Kickoff photos, go to tinyurl.com/ostrowkickoff

Dental students “Fight On!” for the Ostrow School.

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The Board of Councilors helped launch the campaign with a $10 million collective commitment.

Trojan Marching Band Wonjung Lee DH ’13

Ralph Allman DDS ’62, Ortho ’66 & Gerald McCllelan Jr. DDS ’63 Diane Melrose MA ‘11, Raymond Melrose, Donna Smith DH ‘74, MS ‘82 & Lupe Arevalo DH ‘89

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Give Kids A Smile Day On Feb. 3, Ostrow students, residents, and faculty provided hundreds of children at Foshay Learning Center with oral health education and supplies as part of Give Kids A Smile Day. This was Ostrow’s tenth year participating

in the nationwide service event. PHOTOS BY BETH DUNHAM

Foshay students received free screenings and oral care tips. Faculty members Carlos Sanchez DH ’08, MPH ’09 and Gardner Beale DDS ’76 with Ostrow students and Foshay children.

Open wide! Ostrow students demonstrate good flossing technique on a willing volunteer.

Cool kid in the Neighborhood Mobile Clinic The Tooth Fairy spreads some magic. Mr. Molar says “Great Job!”

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ALON

DORI DDS ’09

He sculpts smiles all day, but when the lights go out at Dori Dental Arts, this Ostrow alumnus unwinds by sculpting statues.

BY JOHN HOBbS

For Alon Dori DDS ’09, sculpting is an escape. “Some people go to the movies. Some people exercise. I sculpt,” Dori says. By day, Dori and his wife, fellow Ostrow alumnus Melissa Dori DDS ’01, Endo ’05, run Dori Dental Arts in Woodland Hills, Calif., a private practice they opened in January. Starting a practice from the ground up—Dori and his wife actually helped design their office’s interiors—is not without its stresses, Dori says. “I use art as a way to relieve my stress, to get lost in something,” Dori says. “When I’m sculpting, I’m not think- ing about anything else.” Dori’s interest in sculpture began years ago. Prior to entering dental school at USC, he worked at a special effects company where he worked on such films as His most recent work (pictured above) is a sculpture of a moun- The Sixth Sense, Galaxy Quest, and Austin Powers. tain range, structurally modeled after something he sees under the Dori followed his artistic inclinations further by attending Loyola overhead light everyday: teeth. Marymount University where he received his master of fine arts Once complete, the jagged mountain range will join other Dori with an emphasis in film. originals, “David,” “Eve,” and “The Struggle” (pictured on page 2), He directed many short films and commercials, but realized a all of which greet patients at Dori’s dental office. showbiz career does not always make for a regular paycheck. Dori has sold many of his sculptures. In fact, one of his sculp- To start a family, he’d have to find another career. tures is currently for sale at the Gallery Judaica in Westwood, At his wife’s urging, Dori shadowed a few dentists before de- Calif. ciding that dentistry had the right ratio of art and science, another Six months after opening Dori Dental Arts, Dori admits owning subject he had always felt passionate about. a business is tough, but rewarding. He’s just thankful he’s not do- Dori began coursework at the Ostrow School of Dentistry, ing it alone. finding his mold-making and casting skills real assets in his clinical “With my wife, it’s something we can do together,” he says. work. “We can commiserate, and we can share our triumphs together.” Now, the Ostrow alumnus sculpts smiles by day at his private And if things get too stressful, he’s always got his art to see him practice and squeezes in a few hours of sculpting at day’s end. through.

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COMMENCEMENT The Ostrow School of Dentistry held its 2012 commencement ceremony on May 11 at McAlister Field. Former USC football coach John Robinson delivered a spirited speech about being a Trojan. Afterward, more than 250 dental students got their diplomas

and became the newest additions to the Ostrow alumni family. PHOTOS BY BETH DUNHAM

For more Commencement photos, go to tinyurl.com/ostrowgrad

Dane Nielsen DDS ‘77, Canon Nielsen DDS ‘12, Chandler Ho DDS ‘12, & Kenneth Ho DDS ‘77 Alma Artiaga DH ‘12, Gail Marcelo DH ‘12, & Nici Guzman DH ‘12

Ostrow grads march into their future.

Alex Boudaie DDS ’12 & Narbeh Bandary DDS ’12 Coach John Robinson & Dean Avishai Sadan Bijal Mehta DDS ‘12

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RaCE YoU tO tHE ToP Last fall, Ostrow alumnus David Eggleston made a significant contribution to help students pay their tuition and plans to give away even more with a trailblazing new scholarship program.

tate budget deficits brought tu- mit received $1,000. food and beverages were Eggleston’s wife, ition hikes to many public colleges “As a student, I received enormous help Laraine; his dental office staff; and his and universities across California, from USC alumni,” Eggleston said. “I will friend, Dr. Michael Gahagan. Sbut none of those hikes looked never be able to pay them back, so I hope to The next event is scheduled for October quite like this. ‘pass it on’ like they would have wanted.” 2012. Eggleston said he plans to expand the As part of his new scholarship program,* In contrast to the race uphill, the lei- program into two separate competitions. Ostrow alumnus David Eggleston DDS ’70, surely hike downslope afforded the stu- Like last fall, there will be a hiking Pros ’72, took 36 dental students (plus four dents lots of time for camaraderie. The guest hikers) for a competitive hike up Black hikers represented each of the four DDS group competing against Eggleston to the Star Canyon in Orange County. classes—including ASPID—plus dental hy- top. He’ll add a second competition where Each of the dental students was guar- giene, Eggleston said. joggers or runners will have to reach the anteed a $200 scholarship at the trailhead First-year students commented how top within a set time of a little more than but could earn more if they finished the great it was to spend time with fourth-year an hour. hike ahead of Eggleston. students in such a relaxed atmosphere. All of the arrangements will be coordi- An avid hiker, Eggleston said his best “It was great to get insights from up- nated by Vo. time is 1 hour and 49 minutes. perclassmen,” said Andrew Vo DDS ’15,

In all, 12 students beat Eggleston to the “like which clubs to get involved with, how *The Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC and the Univer- top of the 7.6-mile winding path (with four to balance school, tips on how to study, and sity of Southern California are not responsible for this miles of switchbacks). ways to improve clinical work, all while hav- event. Students participating in this event must sign a Twelve of them walked away with $500 ing fun.” waiver and assume sole liability for the risks inherent in scholarships. The first two to reach the sum- Waiting at the end of the hike with hiking.

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Where Are They Now? By Beth Dunham

We caught up with alumnus Charlene Zettel DH ‘69 to find out what she’s doing now and to get her to reflect on her time at the Ostrow School of Dentistry.

After several years practicing dental hygiene, Charlene Zettel DH All of us go into healthcare because we care about people ’69 stepped into the world of public service in 1992 with her —so everything we do as members of the health professions election to the Poway Unified School District Board of Education. can lead us into public service. We learn how to motivate Since then, her impressive service career has taken her to people, communicate with them, and help them embrace the California State Assembly, the California Department of new behaviors. All of these skills are essential in business, Consumer Affairs, and beyond; she is currently a member politics, and public service. of the University of California Board of Regents and is the inaugural chief executive officer of Donate Life California. What have been your most prominent public ser- She and her husband, David Zettel DDS ’68, have two vice roles in healthcare and education? grown sons and reside in Encinitas. Child safety, education, and healthcare issues were all im- How did your time at USC shape your career be- portant legislative initiatives I led as an Assemblymember for yond practicing dental hygiene and lead you to District 75, and as a member of the Health and Education public service? committees. Following my tenure in the Assembly, I was ap- pointed by Governor Schwarzenegger to direct the Califor- At USC I learned time management and multi-tasking; I nia Department of Consumer Affairs; this was interesting was always juggling class, clinic, work, or USC Song Girl because, as a dental hygienist, I was a former licensee of the practice since I was on USC’s first Song Girl department. Currently I am a member of the University of squad. I was fortunate to work in former California Board of Regents. Dean John Ingle’s office while I was in the dental hygiene program. My My background in public policy, legislation, and healthcare co-workers in the Dean’s office and were factors in my appointment as the first CEO of Donate Admissions office, including Dr. Life California, which administers and promotes the state’s Rutherford, were great friends and life-saving organ and tissue donor registry. Every day at Do- mentors; they helped me be suc- nate Life California is a day of inspiration. There are so many cessful in school and beyond. stories of heroism, and I feel very lucky to love what I do and do what I love. Because I was working in private practice and had a flexible What advice or encouragement do you have for schedule as a dental hygienist, fellow Ostrow alumni who might be interested in I was able to volunteer with my exploring public service? children’s school, and I was eventu- ally elected to the school Get involved! Those who do enter public service find board. After that, several there are great personal rewards to working with oth- people encouraged me ers to meet a challenge. It’s important to build networks to run for higher office, in your community, and there are a variety of ways to and I retired from dental do that, such as church activities and service clubs. It’s hygiene when I was a great way to meet people who are caring, reflect your elected to the State values, and support your endeavors. We can achieve so Assembly in 1998 and much when we have the Trojan Family network, along began my career in with the support of our family, friends, colleagues, public service. and neighbors. CHARLENE ZETTEL DH ’69

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Snap Ostrow’s Assistant Dean for Admissions, Minority and Student Life Shot talks about the science behind the School’s admission process. The American Dental Educa- well-rounded, diverse backgrounds. tion Association suggests Students who have been involved DdS using a “whole-file review” in extracurricular activities, inde- > 144 students system for dental school ad- pendent research, and service work admitted (out of 3,463 mission teams. What’s that? bring greater richness to the appli- applications) The process of whole-file review is cation than academic accomplish- > 49.3 percent female recognized more and more as the ment alone. We’re looking for po- > 3 times as many preferred vehicle for identifying tential students that we believe will out-of-state applicants students with the greatest poten- best contribute to the profession in than a decade ago tial. In using this system, admission the long term. committees seek students with a strong academic profile supported How has the student popu- DH by other accomplishments, which lation changed over the last How can alumni help shape > 44 students admitted suggests these individuals would decade? these future generations of do well in a challenging dental sci- Besides having an increase in appli- dental professionals? > 12 are DH/DDS ence curriculum. cations, we have experienced great We encourage alumni to bring out- pathway students, growth in non-traditional applicants. standing applicants to our atten- which allows them to In addition to GPA and test The academic profile of our students tion. Our doors are always open, transfer directly into scores, what separates a is growing across all categories. This and we very much appreciate the DDS program after good application from an type of diversity in our pool and stu- hearing from our alumni commu- obtaining their DH outstanding application? dent body contributes positively to nity. I can be reached by e-mail at degree. We’re looking for students with the educational environment. [email protected].

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TroDent May 2012 FINAL 6_29_12 CS55.indd 20 7/2/12 1:33 PM OSTROW SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY INVITES ALL ALUMNI TO ATTEND CELEBRATION ONE WEEKEND. THREE EVENTS. WEEKEND PURE FUN. Casino Night Class Reunions Homecoming Picnic 2

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Class Reunions School Tours Lecture Courses 1 Individual Class Reunion Dinners at the LA Biltmore*

PART-TIME FACULTY On May 23, the Ostrow School of Dentistry honored its part-time and volunteer faculty Casino Night with years of service milestones, division recognition awards, and life-long learner

0 Evening of gambling, food & drinks awards for those who’ve earned the most continuing education credits this year. AWARDS See who snagged which awards below: at the LA Biltmore (following Reunion Dinners) ALL ALUMNI EVENT

50-Year Award 40-Year Awards 15-Year Awards 5-Year Awards Dennis Tartakow Restorative Ralph Allman Thomas Chang Wayne Bemis Ana Ahlmeyer Donald Testa Sciences SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 James Loos Andrew Chen David Amid Nhu Tran Parviz Azarmehr 45-Year Awards John J. Lytle Robert Jacobs Gary Carr Paul Upatham Brent Fung Homecoming Picnic & Football Game Gilbert Katz 2 Sung Whang Richard Mungo Wanda Claro Thomas Valente Donald Kornblau Catered tailgate 3 hours prior to kick-off David Stevenson Larry Odono Diane Conly Mahnaz Zandi-Hanjari Gerald McClellan Jr. 35-Year Award USC Trojans vs. Arizona State Sun Devils Sumalee Sangsurasak Terrence Donovan William Zanger Terry Tanaka Robert Dent Peter Suh Roberta Dornan ALL ALUMNI EVENT Division Awards Biomedical 30-Year Awards Nelly Fowler 10-Year Awards Sciences Harris Done Alon Frydman Dental Public Peter Cancellier Narendranath John Kishibay Greggory Gechoff Health and Stephen Davis Ravindranath Becky Thaler-Tobin Seonho Ha Pediatric Dentistry Brent Fung INVITATIONS TO FOLLOW IN AUGUST Pamela Hughes John Chao USC Dentistry 25-Year Awards Robert Gerber Sajid Jivraj Life-Long Learner H. William Gottschalk Yoshihiro Goto Periodontology, James Ku Awards * Class Reunion events will be for Garrett Kawata Mina Habibian Diagnostic Sciences Tra Le Barry Kaplan Stanley Miyawaki Vanthi Pham and Dental Hygiene the following classes: Valerie Lee Luz M. Rojas Lucille Rotstein Linus Chong 20-Year Awards Chun-Nan (Eddie) Lin Scott Taylor 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, Jill Sekiguchi Flora Stay Farshid Ariz Lonnie Lovingier 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007 Carol Yeung Steve Lee Jafar Naghshbandi Endodontics, Oral Anthony Park Kamyar Nouri and Maxillofacial Rafael Roges Dieu Pham Surgery & Roberto Roges Guillermo Roman Orthodontics Alan Stern Uttam Sinha John J. Lytle Rizkalla Zakhary Marlene Talley

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TroDent May 2012 FINAL 6_29_12 CS55.indd 21 7/3/12 3:45 PM TriBute OSTROW SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY INVITES ALL ALUMNI TO ATTEND CELEBRATION ONE WEEKEND. THREE EVENTS. WEEKEND PURE FUN. Casino Night Class Reunions Homecoming Picnic 2

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Class Reunions School Tours Lecture Courses 1 Individual Class Reunion Dinners at the LA Biltmore*

Casino Night

0 Evening of gambling, food & drinks at the LA Biltmore (following Reunion Dinners) ALL ALUMNI EVENT

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Homecoming Picnic & Football Game 2 Catered tailgate 3 hours prior to kick-off USC Trojans vs. Arizona State Sun Devils ALL ALUMNI EVENT

INVITATIONS TO FOLLOW IN AUGUST

* Class Reunion events will be for the following classes: 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007

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TroDent May 2012 FINAL 6_29_12 CS55.indd 22 7/2/12 1:33 PM University of Southern California University Park Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage Los Angeles, CA 90089-0641 ostrow.usc.edu PAID University of Southern California

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